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Montrose

Pennsylvania · 1,290 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Montrose has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,654. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 374 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290
−22%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+23%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Montrose
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,654
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,476
+50%since 2000
from $19,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,641)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,201)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2%(26)
Diversity Score12.2%(158)
Diversity Score
12
+483%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montrose, Pennsylvania?

Montrose, Pennsylvania has about 1,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montrose, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Montrose, Pennsylvania earns about $43,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montrose, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Montrose, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Montrose, Pennsylvania?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montrose, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montrose, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of people in Montrose, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montrose, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Montrose, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 692 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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